Late night legend David Letterman brings his trademark dry humor, irreverence, and sincere curiosity back to PAC NYC for a conversation with his long-time friend and former music director, Paul Shaffer.
Paul Shaffer’s career spans decades of iconic performances and collaborations with the biggest names in music. He was Paul McCartney’s musical director for Concert for New York and appeared with Faith Hill on the America: A Tribute to Heroes telethon, both of which honored and raised money for victims of the 9/11 attacks.
A true musical genius—composer, arranger, and keyboard virtuoso—Paul has earned numerous awards and accolades, including a Grammy®, two honorary doctorate degrees, and induction to the Order of Canada, Canada’s highest civilian honor. Known for his quick wit, vast musical knowledge, and quirky charm, Paul Shaffer is an icon in the entertainment world.
This unforgettable evening coincides with the 10th anniversary of The Late Show with David Letterman’s finale and covers Dave and Paul’s 33 years of collaboration from Late Night on NBC to The Late Show on CBS.
Arrive early and enjoy a free performance by Stephanie June on our Lobby Stage at 6:00pm.
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David Letterman
Over 33 years on late-night television, David Letterman was the longest-running late-night broadcaster in American history. As a writer, performer, and producer, Letterman is one of the most-nominated individuals in Emmy Award history, with 52 nominations, resulting in 10 wins. Letterman is also a two-time Peabody-Award winner and a Kennedy Center Honoree.
Letterman produced the Disney+ docu-special, Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming, with Dave Letterman (2023). Letterman can currently be seen hosting My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, the Emmy-winning interview show streaming on Netflix, featuring guests including former President Barack Obama, Tina Fey, Jay-Z, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Malala, Dave Chappelle, Miley Cyrus, Ryan Reynolds, and Billie Eilish.
Paul Shaffer
For 33 years Paul Shaffer served as David Letterman’s musical director and bandleader. Shaffer began his career in 1972 as musical director of the Toronto production of Godspell. He spent five years with the original Saturday Night Live and served as musical director for the Blues Brothers for their triple platinum album and national tour as well as musical director and producer for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony for its first 35 years. In addition to recording his own albums, Shaffer recorded with such diverse artists as Diana Ross, Yoko Ono, Robert Plant’s Honeydrippers, and Earl Scruggs, for which he received his first Grammy. His recent series, Paul Shaffer Plus One aired on AXS-TV with guests including Joe Walsh, Donald Fagen, Graham Nash, and Smokey Robinson, the extended radio version aired on SiriusXM. Shaffer holds two honorary doctorate degrees, was inducted into the National Black Sports and Entertainment Hall of Fame, and awarded a star on Canada’s Walk of Fame. Shaffer is a recipient of the Order of Canada, Canada’s highest civilian honor.
